Educators Mustering Aid for Haiti Earthquake Victims
The international educators union, Education International, concerned about the humanitarian impact of the devastating earthquake which struck Haiti earlier this week, has launched a special fund for the families of teachers affected. Click here to learn more and to donate .
WEA Election Information
Major offices for the Wyoming Education Association Board of Directors will determined during the spring, 2010 election. Delegates for WEA Delegate Assembly and the NEA Representative Assembly will also be determined.
Click here to watch a series of videos aired on Wyoming TV stations in honor of American Education Week.
WEA, ESPC, WTLA join public records case
Oppose governor in dispute before Wyoming Supreme Court
The Wyoming Education Association (WEA), the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association, and the Equality State Policy Center (ESPC) today announced that they have filed a motion and brief with the Wyoming Supreme Court, seeking to appear as an amicus curiae, or friend of the Court, in a dispute between the State and Cheyenne’s daily newspaper.
WEA staff and members helped to organize Step Up for Kids rallies all over Wyoming. Governor Dave Freudenthal and First Lady Nancy were among the honored speakers in Cheyenne. Student WEA members organized the rally in Laramie.
The rallies are an effort to raise awareness about issues facing children and encouraging policy makers to make children’s issues a priority.
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan visits Wyoming
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan spent his morning September 18th learning about Wyoming public education from the elementary to the community college levels.
Duncan visited Grant Elementary in Glenrock where he participated in a round table discussion with educators, parents, administrators and Legislators. WEA President Kathryn Valido was one of the invited participants.
Later in the morning, Duncan held another discussion at Casper College where he held another round table discussion with Gov. Dave Freudenthal, State Superintendent Jim McBride and Wyoming's entire congressional delegation, and Presidents from Wyoming’s Community Colleges.
NEA’s Health Information Network has teamed up with The Clorox Company to ensure educators are prepared to combat the spread of the H1N1 virus in America’s public schools. Starting Sept. 2 through Sept. 5, 2009, educators nationwide can visit www.CloroxClassrooms.com and get a free coupon for Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes, while supplies last. For more information on how to maintain a healthy classroom visit - www.nea.org/home/32002.htm.
PBS DIGITAL LEARNING LIBRARY TO BE AVAILABLE IN WYOMING
Press Release: This fall when school starts teachers and students in Wyoming will be able to use the newly launched PBS Digital Learning Library. This PBS system-wide online library contains video, audio, images, games, and interactive simulations designed specifically for classroom use, delivered to teachers exclusively through Wyoming PBS. Services to deliver these resources to teachers and learners will be available in fall 2009. More information.
Step Up for Kids
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan visits Wyoming